Kelowna Capital News

The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking (OSIF) is looking for submissions and sponsors for our second annual IndieFest.

Calling independent filmmakers

The best short films, music videos, and short documentaries created locally, to be screened at local event

The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking (OSIF) is looking for submissions and sponsors for our second annual IndieFest.
Community sports hero's were honoured last week in Kelowna.

Community heros honoured

At this year’s reception, the City of Kelowna, PacificSport, and Tourism Kelowna recognized several local volunteers and athletes

Community sports hero's were honoured last week in Kelowna.
The BC Coroner's Service is looking into the cause of death of a Kelowna man in early February.

Coroners Service investigating death

The BC Coroners Service is looking into the cause of death of a man who was found on the Mission Greenway in Kelowna

The BC Coroner's Service is looking into the cause of death of a Kelowna man in early February.
The John Morris rink with Kelowna and Vernon curlers is into the BC curling finals this afternoon.

Kelowna-Vernon rink into provincial final

Morris and his Kelowna-Vernon rink earned an 11-6 win over Team Joanisse the page 1 vs 2 playoffs gave them a bye to Sunday's final

The John Morris rink with Kelowna and Vernon curlers is into the BC curling finals this afternoon.
The development of a First Nations language degree is in the works.

First Nations language degree being developed

Program will help expand effective language training capacity and move work forward on an Indigenous Language Fluency Degree

The development of a First Nations language degree is in the works.
Kelowna curler Tyrel Griffith and his teammates are into the semi-final later today at the BC curling championships.

Kelowna Vernon rink still undefeated

Team Morris, with six-time BC champion Jim Cotter from Vernon throwing last rocks, play this afternoon in 1 vs. 2 game at BC champs

Kelowna curler Tyrel Griffith and his teammates are into the semi-final later today at the BC curling championships.
Conditions on the Coquihalla Highway are  treacherous.

Long night on the Coquihalla

"There were hundreds of semis everywhere They got caught on the hill coming out of Hope. It was icy as hell."

Conditions on the Coquihalla Highway are  treacherous.
The Rockets beat Vancouver 6-0 on Friday night in Kelowna.

Rockets rookies on display in WHL win

Kelowna goes 6-0 over Vancouver Friday night with rookie Nolan Foote scoring a hat trick

The Rockets beat Vancouver 6-0 on Friday night in Kelowna.
Kelowna's Justin Evans is looking to get into finals of North America's Top Snowmobiler competition.

Kelowna sledder wins crown

Justin Evans has won the title of Top Snowmobiler in North America's Top Snowmobiler competition.

Kelowna's Justin Evans is looking to get into finals of North America's Top Snowmobiler competition.
The Council of Canadians Kelowna Chapter will be screening the film “To The Ends of the Earth” on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

To the End of Earth screening

The Council of Canadians Kelowna Chapter will be screening the film “To The Ends of the Earth” on Sunday, February 12, 2017

The Council of Canadians Kelowna Chapter will be screening the film “To The Ends of the Earth” on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Ballet presents 'technically superb' dance

Ballet presents ‘technically superb’ dance

Upcoming presentation features exquisitely fast-paced Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

Ballet presents 'technically superb' dance
Cleaning out the kid's closet

Cleaning out the kid’s closet

The Kids Closet Cleanout will be held Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Okanagan Mission Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cleaning out the kid's closet
Quartet gives free rehearsal

Quartet gives free rehearsal

The Chamber Music Kelowna Society is providing an opportunity to see the Formosa Quartet in an open rehearsal.

Quartet gives free rehearsal
The Rockets and Blazers tangled in Kamloops Wednesday with Kelowna coming out on the short end of a 6-0 score.

Kelowna dumped in Kamloops

WHL action Wednesday night saw the Blazers take out the Rockets in Kamloops

The Rockets and Blazers tangled in Kamloops Wednesday with Kelowna coming out on the short end of a 6-0 score.
Registration open for Across the Lake

Registration open for Across the Lake

The Across the Lake Swim Society has now opened registration for its two open water swim events this summer.

Registration open for Across the Lake
Building a school in Africa

Building a school in Africa

A group of Kelowna locals have teamed up to put on the themed social to raise funds to build a school in Africa.

Building a school in Africa
The Rockets meet the Blazers Wednesday.

Rockets back in action in Kamloops

Kelowna's WHL team heads to play its nearest rival in the Kamloops Blazers

The Rockets meet the Blazers Wednesday.
Poem: Should I feel guilty for my race

Letter: Use common sense when dealing with food

I’m not advocating the use of spoiled or moulding food. I’m advocating common sense.

Poem: Should I feel guilty for my race
Herringer featured on CHL Showdown

Herringer featured on CHL Showdown

The Canadian Hockey League Showdown highlights one great play from all three leagues allowing fans to vote on the top play.

Herringer featured on CHL Showdown
Letter: Honk, you're an .....

Letter: Eating disorders often rooted in shame

Eating disorders are one of the forms of mental illness for which the Let’s Talk campaign was started.

Letter: Honk, you're an .....